Baptiste Vesin, marketing manager of Africasie, the main distributors of Lancôme products to Africa, said the cosmetic industry in Kenya has grown steadily as witnessed by the increasing entry of international brand franchises.

“Africasie distributes a range of cosmetic brands to Africa, we are seeing most of these companies being more confident to franchise with companies in Africa,” he said at the launch.

Lintons counts in its products portfolio a range of perfumes, makeup and skin care products such as Yves Saint Laurent, Clarins, Mac and Estee Lauder.